Yardeni Research says get ready for even higher gold prices in 2026. - Getty Images Stocks are set for a muted session on the last full day of trading before the Christmas break, even if it’s a busy one datawise. We’re also one day away from the official start of the Santa Rally period — defined by the Stock Trader’s Almanac as the last five trading days of the current year and first two of the new year (see below chart for more). Stocks could definitely use a boost, considering December has been a relat ...